After a vintage performance against PSG, Cesc Fábregas propelled himself back into the spotlight. I look at both the player and the man whose graced the footballing world for a long time.
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#17 – Grass Roots to Grandeur – What’s next for post-Covid Football?
Football is at a crossroads. The financial impact of Covid-19 is leaving many clubs at the wayside and if action is not taken swiftly, the game we love could be forever changed.
#16 – The Aranycsapat – The rise and fall of Hungarian football.
From the early 1950s, the Hungarian national side were one of the most daring, creative and memorable sides to have played the game. The following is a look at the highs and lows of ‘The Golden Team’.
#15 – A Night to Remember – Phillips’ first cap and what we’ve learned from the Nations League.
With the Nations League officially underway, Southgate’s tactics and personnel selection are being thoroughly scrutinised. This piece reflects on Kalvin Phillips’ debut and what needs to change for England’s next fixtures.
#14 – The Italian Job – How Andrea Radrizzani Became a Household Name
Under Andrea Radrizzani, Leeds United achieved promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. The following is a look at the man who Elland Road owes so much.
#13 – Dissecting the ‘Sensible Transfer’ – Burnley FC
Sensible Transfers is a series pioneered and produced by Tifo Football. Today I break down their sensible transfer picks for Burnley FC.
#012 – The Nations Favourite – Why Nick Pope deserves to be England’s No. 1
With the Nations League swiftly approaching, Gareth Southgate and his coaching staff need to make a decision about who will be filling the goal in September. Could it be Burnley’s gem? Very possibly…
#011 – Marcelo Bielsa: ‘El Loco de Leeds’
Marcelo Bielsa is one of the most influential people of all time in the footballing world. He has developed a fascinating identity and culture at all of his teams and none more so than his current Leeds United. This article is an exploration of Bielsa’s character and career.
#010 – Where my friends will sit no more. Football without fans.
Substitute empty tables for stadiums and Marius’ words ring true. Empty chairs at empty grounds are all that can be seen regardless of whether there is a game being played or not. Where once the voices of thousands were heard now there is nothing and much like the survivor’s guilt felt by the young FrenchContinue reading “#010 – Where my friends will sit no more. Football without fans.”
#009 – The Best Job in the World?
Mental health issues are more prevalent than ever in 2020 and football is no exception. In this article I try to bring some light to issues existing in football. By no means are the points made exhaustive and there is constantly new information coming to light.
